PRESS RELEASE – Among hundreds of entries in the competition, St. Lucian artists Jean Atem and Ryie were able to rally their worldwide fan base to get the votes necessary to win a place at the Machel Montano Music Academy from December 19th to 22nd in Jamaica.
Nine (9) persons from across the Caribbean were selected to attend the 3-day Academy to be hosted at luxury resort and international recording studio GeeJam, where they will be mentored and coached by Machel and other top personalities from the music industry.
Born and bred in St. Lucia, the 'Caribbean Pop' duo began singing together 5 years ago when they were discovered and signed by the locally managed 'LMG' (LucianStyle Music Group). These prolific artists have been releasing hits over the past five years and have cultivated a captivating and unique sound. They have been ramping up appearances at local events and shows; most recently opening for international artists like Popcaan and Kalash.
The young, up and coming St. Lucian vocalists are inspired by international pop, rap, dancehall and R&B artists but their Caribbean upbringing also has a major influence on their beats and lyrics. The result is a unique and unexpected sound to come out of the tiny island; with catchy beats, relatable lyrics and smooth melodies that easily rivals international chart-toppers.
Coming out of the Digicel sponsored Machel Montano Music Academy, Jean Atem and Ryie could go on to win an opportunity to perform with Machel Montano live at the 2018 staging of his Machel Monday concert in Trinidad and Tobago.
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